The fender squirrel, aka fender Squire

[Lozz196]

Yep I’ve had a few Squier basses, affinity, classic vibe, vintage modern, and all were perfectly good for my needs. Of course me being a Fender US fanboi I had to have these but I think back to the basses I started out on in comparison to the Squiers (and other similarly priced instruments) and its night & day.

[Jackroadkill]

On 18/01/2025 at 17:23, Killerfridge said:

I'm just trying to read it without having a stroke

 

Penthouse?

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

I like Fenders and I do like the fender logo on the headstock, but there's nothing wrong with Squiers. They're not just for beginners — plenty of people who own and play Fenders also own and play Squiers.

 

I usually take two basses with me to a gig. For one gig I took a black Fender JMJ Mustang bass, and a 'Competion Orange' Squier Classic Vibe Mustang bass. Both basses were set up by me with D'addario Chromes. I played the Fender for two sets and the Squier for the last set. Both performed admirably; neither was hard work or uncomfortable to play, and no one complained that the sound went to shīte when I changed bass. In fact more people were up and grooving during the last set when I was playing the squier.

 

[dclaassen]

5 hours ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said:

I like Fenders and I do like the fender logo on the headstock, but there's nothing wrong with Squiers. They're not just for beginners — plenty of people who own and play Fenders also own and play Squiers.

 

I usually take two basses with me to a gig. For one gig I took a black Fender JMJ Mustang bass, and a 'Competion Orange' Squier Classic Vibe Mustang bass. Both basses were set up by me with D'addario Chromes. I played the Fender for two sets and the Squier for the last set. Both performed admirably; neither was hard work or uncomfortable to play, and no one complained that the sound went to shīte when I changed bass. In fact more people were up and grooving during the last set when I was playing the squier.

 

Love your experience….just reminds me that 99% of people, band mates included, don’t know or care what rig we use….doesn’t stop us from obsessing though…:)